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K–2 Monday, September 28, 2026 · 6 min

Grade K-2: Kids' code on the space station, a robot that sits down to stay safe, game cards that talk, and a new 'ask first' button for websites!

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This week on TechCheck for grades K–2: kids can write a tiny computer program — a list of steps — that lights up a picture on the International Space Station; a two-legged robot named Digit uses sensors, lights and sounds to stay safe around people, and can sit down and switch off if you get too close; a blind card player put tiny tap chips on his cards so his phone reads them out loud; and Apple's new Ask to Browse sends a message to your grown-up before a brand-new website opens — plus three easy habits for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Kid-friendly, classroom-safe, and ready for circle time.This week on “Tiny Tech, Big News” (Grades K–2):• Your Code Can Fly to Space!• A Robot That Sits Down to Be Safe• Cards That Talk!• Ask Before You Browse0:00 Intro0:36 Your Code Can Fly to Space!1:45 A Robot That Sits Down to Be Safe2:51 Cards That Talk!3:55 Ask Before You Browse4:53 Recap & takeaways

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A reusable K–2 printable — print-first by design for early learners. Same template every week, so students learn the routine once.

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4 quick polls, a story-of-the-week vote, and a 3-question quiz. Answers are anonymous and count toward your class on the grade-band leaderboard. This one has closed — results and answers are up.